Surface Exploration Driller - Geotech Drilling

ConeTec Group; Prince George; Remote; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in exploration drilling is seeking a skilled Surface Exploration Driller to join their dynamic team. This role involves extracting core samples, monitoring drilling instruments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. With a strong commitment to quality and safety, the company offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to innovative projects. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage along with bonuses and comprehensive health benefits. If you are passionate about exploration drilling and ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

Health and Safety Bonus Program

Savings Plan

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in exploration surface drilling.
• Mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.

Responsibilities

• Extract core samples using advanced drilling equipment.
• Supervise drill crew and ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

Exploration Surface Drilling

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Core Sampling Techniques

HSE Compliance

Education

Valid Class 5 or 7 Driver's License

Tools

Zinex A5 Diamond Core Drills

Drill and Ancillary Equipment

Job description

Company: Geotech Drilling

- A proud member of the ConeTec Group.

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Surrey, and Alberta. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage projects pipeline.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Recently, Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of exploration drilling with us!

Surface Exploration Driller

Location: Remote Camp, Nunavut

Hours of Work: 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 12 hr days.

Key Responsibilities

1. Extract core samples using the Zinex A5 Diamond Core Drills.
2. Monitor instruments such as pressure gauges, feed or weight indicators as well as observe the volume, colour and consistency of the returns from the hole.
3. Employ various sampling techniques according to project and client requirements.
4. Record keeping as required/requested by the client and or Company.
5. Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to; trucks, support vehicles, pumps, heaters, compressors, mud re-circulation systems, etc.
6. Supervise Drill Assistant and the drill crew to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
7. Ensure Driller Assistant maintains and organizes equipment, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

1. Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 or 7 Driver's License.
2. Must have minimum 5 years' experience in exploration surface drilling.
3. Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
4. Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Compensation

$37.25 per hour plus Meter Bonus.

In addition, Geotech offers extended health benefits, health and safety bonus program, a savings plan and retirement savings plan.